A Christmas Carol, Act 1

Which of the following pieces of information does Jacob Marley reveal about

Ebenezer Scrooge at the opening of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley,

Act I?

• Scrooge often gives money to the poor.

• Scrooge was a good friend to Marley.

• Scrooge likes cold, dark winter days.

• Scrooge is a solitary, miserly man.

According to Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, why does

Scrooge object to having people enjoy Christmas?

• He believes that Christmas is for children and that adults should not

  celebrate it.

• He cares only for making money and considers Christmas an interruption.

• He feels sad at Christmas because Marley died on Christmas Eve.

• He actually enjoys Christmas and only pretends to dislike it.

Near the end of Act I of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Scrooge sees

himself as a child at school. What is revealed about his childhood in this scene?

• He was alone and lonely.

• He was terrified of ghosts.

• He cared only about money.

• He was his teacher’s favorite student.

Which of the following words best describes the mood of a person who feels

morose?

• bored

• gloomy

• cheerful

• thoughtful

Which of the following is the best example of covetous behavior?

• Jorge cheered when Caleb won an award for the best science essay in the

  class.

• Ling gazed out the window and daydreamed about traveling to exotic

  places.

• Alissa desperately wanted a guitar like the one that Jordan always played.

• Jonathan baked a pie and invited all his friends over to have a slice.

Which phrase best describes someone who is resolute?

• timid and shy

• daring and bold

• firm and unwavering

• hesitant and uncertain

Scrooge is a representation of 

• working hard
• business and profit
• greed and ignorance
• London 

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